Underoath, mewithoutYou, The Chariot, and As Cities Burn
As Cities Burn opened up. First time hearing and seeing them. They were awesome. Their fans were great as well. Sang along loudly. Awesome. I got the cd. I am practicing on the lyrics for next time.
The Chariot was 2nd. If you think that metal and God don't mix, this band showed how it was done. While they came out, the nights where dimmed, and they had an old hymn playing over the PA - "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot". At first I thought they just did that cause it goes with their name. But the band, the Tooth and Nail crew, and the crowd were singing and raising their hands. The guitarist, the singer, the bassist, and the drummer were praying right before they started their show. The last song they played really got to me. It's this heavy metal song with an ending that says "Take my heart, prophet!" It was repeated about 4 times. Each time the bassist was on his knees screaming out the lyrics. When the song finished, he was resting his head on the floor monitor........crying. I was just amazed. I know that some christians will not call this music or yet alone try to listen to it, but even these christians playing this kinda music brings glory to God. While the whole crowd was clapping and screaming...and pushed myself up enough on stage to put my hand on his head, and I said a little prayer for him.
mewithoutYou came 3rd.ow.....these guys....this band...is different. But in a good way. Singer doesn't really sing...he talks during the songs. When listening to this band; make sure you have their lyrics, not because you can't understand him, but to better understand what he feels.
Underoath came out last. I don't know what to say about these guys that you don't already know. They opened up with "It's Dangerous Business Walking Out Your Front Door" and boy did I flip out. I sang every lyric. I "air-drumed" the drum parts that stood out in every song. I sang along with the singer whenever he knelt down into the crowd. My friend, Audra, was talking to Aaron (drummer) and text me to go to the back. But I didn't go cause I didn't want to lose my spot. So I texted her to tell him to throw a drum stick to the dude with a "Braves" shirt on. Right when the drummer started singing on the first song.....I pointed to him and yelled the lyrics right back at him. And he sang the lyrics back and threw a stick. I got it!
So, this night of yelling and screaming...and the last song was.....
....Amazing Grace.
I was blown away. They played it for about 10 minutes. I stood there and just raised my hands. I forgot about the bands...and forgot about all the people around me. I just sang to my Father, and I was greatful for His unfailing love.
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Each band, at the end of their show, said what they do on this stage is for the glory of God. "We aren't trying to beat you with our religion. We are just here to let you know that you don't have to hide in this world. There is someone who loves you. Just look inside you and search for the truth. Don't let the world tell you what truth is....."
That is one that I remember clearly.
The bands didn't get anything for this. Everything went to the "Invisible Children" project. You might want to check it out.......it'll open your eyes a little more.
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The Chariot was 2nd. If you think that metal and God don't mix, this band showed how it was done. While they came out, the nights where dimmed, and they had an old hymn playing over the PA - "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot". At first I thought they just did that cause it goes with their name. But the band, the Tooth and Nail crew, and the crowd were singing and raising their hands. The guitarist, the singer, the bassist, and the drummer were praying right before they started their show. The last song they played really got to me. It's this heavy metal song with an ending that says "Take my heart, prophet!" It was repeated about 4 times. Each time the bassist was on his knees screaming out the lyrics. When the song finished, he was resting his head on the floor monitor........crying. I was just amazed. I know that some christians will not call this music or yet alone try to listen to it, but even these christians playing this kinda music brings glory to God. While the whole crowd was clapping and screaming...and pushed myself up enough on stage to put my hand on his head, and I said a little prayer for him.
mewithoutYou came 3rd.ow.....these guys....this band...is different. But in a good way. Singer doesn't really sing...he talks during the songs. When listening to this band; make sure you have their lyrics, not because you can't understand him, but to better understand what he feels.
Underoath came out last. I don't know what to say about these guys that you don't already know. They opened up with "It's Dangerous Business Walking Out Your Front Door" and boy did I flip out. I sang every lyric. I "air-drumed" the drum parts that stood out in every song. I sang along with the singer whenever he knelt down into the crowd. My friend, Audra, was talking to Aaron (drummer) and text me to go to the back. But I didn't go cause I didn't want to lose my spot. So I texted her to tell him to throw a drum stick to the dude with a "Braves" shirt on. Right when the drummer started singing on the first song.....I pointed to him and yelled the lyrics right back at him. And he sang the lyrics back and threw a stick. I got it!
So, this night of yelling and screaming...and the last song was.....
....Amazing Grace.
I was blown away. They played it for about 10 minutes. I stood there and just raised my hands. I forgot about the bands...and forgot about all the people around me. I just sang to my Father, and I was greatful for His unfailing love.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Each band, at the end of their show, said what they do on this stage is for the glory of God. "We aren't trying to beat you with our religion. We are just here to let you know that you don't have to hide in this world. There is someone who loves you. Just look inside you and search for the truth. Don't let the world tell you what truth is....."
That is one that I remember clearly.
The bands didn't get anything for this. Everything went to the "Invisible Children" project. You might want to check it out.......it'll open your eyes a little more.
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